The While I Wait Experience is a 3-day faith & wellness retreat created for women ready to pause, rest, and reconnect with God, themselves, and what’s next — inspired by the book While I Wait: Finding Purpose in the Pause.
What to Expect
The While I Wait Experience
June 5–7, 2026 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A private, unplugged weekend for women ready to pause — without pressure, performance, or explanation.
About the Experience
The While I Wait Experience is a private, three-day retreat created for women who have been strong for a long time — and are ready to rest without guilt.
This is not a conference.
This is not a space to perform.
This is not a place where you are expected to share before you are ready.
Instead, you’ll enter a gentle, intentional environment designed to help you slow down, release what you’ve been carrying, and reconnect — with God, with yourself, and with what’s next.
Here, silence is welcomed.
Stillness is honored.
Your privacy is protected.
After the first hour, phones are set aside so you can be fully present with yourself and the sacred pause this weekend offers.
Nothing is demanded of you.
Nothing is forced.
Nothing is required.
You are free to rest.
You are free to breathe.
You are free to simply be.
And in that stillness, many women rediscover clarity, peace, and the quiet strength needed for the next season of their lives.
What the Weekend Looks Like
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Welcome + Check-In
Settle into the space, receive your retreat materials, and gently unplug.
Pajama Night: Talk & Tea Time
A cozy, low-pressure evening designed to help you unwind.
No sharing circles. No spotlight.
Just warm tea, soft conversation, and space to breathe.
Paint & Pause: A Creative Moment of Stillness
A guided creative session focused on reflection and release.
You don’t need to be artistic — just present.
Purpose:
To slow your body down and mark the beginning of rest.
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Morning Reset
Light movement, quiet reflection, and grounding to start the day gently.
Breakout Sessions
Short, guided sessions focused on:
Rest without guilt
Trusting God in uncertain seasons
Letting go of pressure and timelines
Prayer Board Experience
A private, personal moment to write, reflect, and anchor what you’re holding in prayer.
This is for you — not for sharing.
The Bloom Board Experience: Vision in Waiting
A creative session where you visually express what’s growing in your current season.
No comparison. No explaining.
Purpose:
To help you see where you are — and honor it.
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Sunday Brunch
Unhurried conversation, good food, and shared presence.
Games & Grace Mixer
Lighthearted connection and laughter to close the weekend.
Joy without pressure.
Closing Reflection
A gentle send-off to help you return home grounded and clear — not overwhelmed.
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All retreat activities and sessions
Guided creative experiences
Prayer board + vision materials
Retreat gift set
Meals and refreshments throughout the weekend
A private, unplugged environment
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This weekend is for women who:
Are tired of holding everything together
Need rest but don’t want attention
Want clarity without being forced to talk
Are in transition, healing, or waiting on direction
You don’t have to arrive healed.
You don’t have to be confident.
You just have to be willing to show up for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
This experience is intentionally intimate and restorative. Review the FAQs, and when you feel ready, you are invited to apply.
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The While I Wait Experience is not a conference or performance space. It is a private, restorative environment designed for rest, reflection, and reconnection with God, yourself, and what’s next.
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This retreat is for women who have been strong for a long time and are ready to pause, breathe, and be poured into — without pressure to perform or share more than they desire.
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You can expect a peaceful, structured yet gentle rhythm that includes quiet reflection, guided moments of renewal, restorative practices, meaningful connection, and sacred rest.
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This retreat invites you to unplug from daily demands and be present with yourself. You’re encouraged to leave your phone in your room during sessions and use it during breaks. We understand many women are caregivers, so you are always welcome to remain reachable for what matters most.
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Your retreat includes accommodations, nourishing meals, wellness-centered experiences, guided reflection, and a peaceful environment designed for restoration.